# The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school

The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school is a full-day nursery at 2a Hertford Road, London, N2 9BU, in East Finchley, Barnet. It is registered for 68 children. It opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 3 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-finchley-day-nursery-and-pre-school-2684838  
Last checked 11 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: 2a Hertford Road, London, N2 9BU
- Opening hours: 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri
- Registered places: 68
- Phone: 0330 333 1080
- Website: https://lgnurseries.com/nurseries/the-finchley-day-nursery-preschool
- Run by: [Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/little-garden-day-nurseries-limited)
- Ofsted URN: 2684838

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684838

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2022 (Reference 2684838). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684838)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 18 January 2024). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684838)
- Registered places: 68 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684838)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 27 April 2026). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1597773)

## Fees

Fees and ages: not published yet.

Nurseries in Barnet that publish fees charge £91–£111.38 a day for under-2s (8 nurseries). This is the area's range, not this nursery's.

## Hours and ages

- Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00

## Getting there

Address: 2a Hertford Road, London, N2 9BU

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.592997,-0.166303

- Station: East Finchley, 0.4 miles
- 6 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: St Pancras and Islington Cemetery, 0.3 miles
- Park: East End Road open space, 0.3 miles
- Park: Oak Lane Open Space, 0.4 miles
- Park: Cherry Tree Wood, 0.4 miles
- Park: Muswell Hill Playing Fields, 0.5 miles
- Playground: Market Place Playground, under 0.1 miles

© OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026 · Powered by TfL Open Data, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Barnet there are about 3.4 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews (as of 11 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (October 2023) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| Coldfall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding (April 2025) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Blanche Nevile School |  | 3–16 | School remains Good (February 2023) | yes | 0.6 miles |
| Eden Primary | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (March 2024) |  | 0.6 miles |
| Kerem School |  | 2–11 |  | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tudor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good (June 2025) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| Tetherdown Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | School remains Good (September 2022) |  | 0.7 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Monkey Puzzle East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-east-finchley-2896351) |  |  | 08:00–18:30 | under 0.1 miles |
| [The Learning Experience, East Finchley](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-learning-experience-east-finchley-2596384) | Good |  | 07:30–18:30 | 0.2 miles |
| [Kids in Motion](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/kids-in-motion-2814909) |  |  | 08:00–18:00 | 0.3 miles |
| [Fortis Green Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/fortis-green-nursery-ey372797) | Good |  |  | 0.4 miles |
| [Little Aisha Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/little-aisha-nursery-2883513) |  |  | 09:00–16:00 | 0.5 miles |
| [Newstead Children's Centre](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/newstead-childrens-centre-154613) | Good |  | 09:00–17:00 | 0.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What are The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school's opening hours?

The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school opens 08:00–18:00, Mon–Fri.

### What is The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school Good at its inspection on 18 January 2024, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school take?

The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school is registered with Ofsted for up to 68 children at any one time.

### Who runs The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school?

The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school is run by Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited, which runs 17 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school?

East Finchley is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact The Finchley Day Nursery and Pre-school?

You can call 0330 333 1080 and visit lgnurseries.com.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2684838)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 11 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Little+Garden+The+Finchley+Day+Nursery+%26+Pre-School+%28Previously+Scribbles%29&query_place_id=ChIJ76ecAZUfdkgRJUHZu2bBpAk)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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